Third Parties Quiz

What are third parties?

• Parties that are not Democrats

• Parties that are not Democrats nor Republicans

• Parties that are not Republicans

• Parties that are not minor parties

What is another name for third parties?

• Opposition parties

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Minor parties

An example of a third party that focuses on a single issue?

• Communist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Reform Party

• Green Party

Example of a third party that advocates for the smallest government possible?

• Reform Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Communist Party

Example of a third party that believes in the government playing a large role in every aspect of society?

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Communist Party

• Reform Party

Example of a third party that pushed for a balanced budget?

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Reform Party

• Communist Party

All but which are reasons why third parties have little success in winning the presidency

• People are dissatisfied with the major parties

• Lack of money

• Lack of media attention

• Winner take all system

Purpose served by Third parties in the United States

• Important to have at least 3 people on every ballot

• Diversify media attention

• Inject new ideas in the political discussion

• Good to have a guaranteed loser

Most common function served by third parties today.

• Divert campaign funds from major parties

• "Spoil" the election for one of the major parties

• Steal candidates from major parties

• Win elections

Type of Third party represented by the Green Party, where they focus on a particular cause.

• Single-Issue

• Spinter

• Regional

• Charismatic